Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 1290 Zhang Wu Wants Cooperation

"I'll hit her, I'll hit her. I'll hit her hard, until she cries." Xiao Hong pretended to sternly pat Chen Xiao's head repeatedly, and Chen Xiao pretended to cry.

Xiao Xiaohui licked his lips and sighed, "You two are just pretending. You're both kids, aren't you?"

Geng Hui laughed heartily. Xiao Hong blushed and ran out to grab Xiao Xiao Hui, who screamed and ran for his life: "Run! Help! Zhang Mama is going crazy!"

Chen Xiao followed and went to help Xiao Hong: "Xiao Hong, you'd better calm down, you're scary."

The four children loved the game, and they ran around Xiaohong and Chen Xiao shouting and jumping, filling the yard with laughter.

Xiao Wei and Chen Hui sat in a huge private room at a club, while Wang Jiwei, Hou Qiang, and Zang Yuanwei stayed on the other side of the room.

Zhang Wu and a few others sat together with Xiao Wei and Chen Hui.

Today was the last class at the business school. There wasn't any actual course content; it was just a summary, homework assignments, and a brief overview of the schedule for the second half of the year before everyone dispersed. Xiaowei and Chen Hui were called here by Zhang Wu with a phone call.

Around 95, all sorts of clubs, from Kyoto onwards, began to become popular across the country. They ranged from high-end to low-end, from artistic to passionate, catering to the needs of all social classes.

The club is a comprehensive venue integrating dining, entertainment, bathing, massage, karaoke, bars, tea rooms, fitness, and sports competitions. Mid- to high-end establishments are generally membership-based, not welcoming those who save up a little money to occasionally indulge in a bit of fun; their target is the so-called elite in society.

However, most clubs can't reach this level; the investment would be too large.

Therefore, many places are restaurants or bathhouses that are actually operating under the guise of clubs, but their ultimate goal is still to sell their bare thighs.

The clubs in Kyoto are generally large and fully equipped. There's no way around it; there are just too many rich and powerful people here, an inexhaustible market. The "white legs" here are among the most high-end in the country, but that's not their main business. They sell service and confidentiality.

"Have you finished making arrangements in Hainan?" Zhang Wu asked, pouring tea for Xiao Wei and Chen Hui without using any staff.

Chen Hui tapped the table with his finger and said, "There's nothing else for now, that's about it. All that's left is construction, which we don't need to worry about."

Zhang Wu asked, "What project are you working on? Can I ask?"

Chen Hui said, "What's wrong with asking? We set up a resort with Guo Lin and Jia Ming, and we took over two buildings for our own use. To be honest, the investment environment over there isn't great, so we don't plan to do anything else for now. We'll see."

Zhang Wu said, "You guys definitely can't be small-time. How much have you bet?"

Chen Hui said, "The total investment is tentatively set at 320 million yuan. The specific plan is still being developed, and it will not exceed 400 million yuan."

"What percentage do you take?"

"Seventy percent."

"Wow, what I'm doing is nothing compared to what you guys are doing. How about you take me around Kyoto?"

Chen Hui asked, "Do you have any concrete ideas?"

Zhang Wu shook his head: "I don't know what you two are thinking, and I haven't made any arrangements myself. To be honest, I've never done it before. As you know, what I did before was basically trade and resources."

After we finished talking last time, I went back and thought about it carefully. You two are right. Now that there are so many opportunities, we should do something serious.

However, as you know Xiaohui, we're not cut out for anything else. If we were to seriously set up and run a company, I'm not afraid you two will laugh at us. We'd probably just end up going back to our old ways.

There's no future for me in other areas. I either have to go into business or find a place to just coast along and wait to die. I don't want to live like that. Everyone has some ambition and a temper, right?

I want to make something of myself to show my family. Now that welfare housing has been completely abolished and commercial housing has been marketized, I feel this is an opportunity, but we can't really participate. I'm not going to be dishonest with you guys, is that okay? I'm just listening to your advice.

Xiao Wei said, "There are quite a few real estate companies now, aren't there? They're building everywhere."

Zhang Wu said, "Most of them are government-affiliated units. Since I'm going to work outside, I don't really want to be connected with the system anymore. And to be honest, I don't have a high opinion of these state-owned companies. They all operate the same way, relying on the government for their livelihood. If they were to leave the government and rely on themselves, who knows what would happen?"

Chen Hui laughed and said, "Your comment is too broad; I can't accept that."

Zhang Wu said, "It's obvious. Things are a bit chaotic here right now. System reform, shareholding reform—it's all just a change in name only. Either they're trying to take control of the company themselves, or they're just trying to figure out what's worth it. What's the big deal? Can't I just set one up myself?"

Xiao Wei glanced at Zhang Wu: "You're right. What are you planning to do? Just develop houses and sell them?"

Zhang Wu said, "We brothers can scrape together about 30 million yuan. We'll put it all up, and each of us will get 40% of the shares, okay? You tell us what to do and how to do it, and we'll do it."

Chen Hui glanced at Xiao Wei, who scratched his head and said, "Alright, let's do it then. Fifth Brother, you've already said so much. Let's hire the general manager from the community. Fifth Brother, you can sit in and oversee the meeting while we develop residential properties."

Zhang Wu said, "Okay, I'll set up a place to register the company, and then we can discuss the details. Let's just get the basics up and running first."

Chen Hui said, "Fifth Brother, you can be in charge of the monitoring committee, and I'll be the chairman. We can discuss things together. But none of us should hold any specific positions in this company, okay? We should recruit from outside. It'll save us trouble later."

Zhang Wu glanced at the group of people over there, thought for a moment, and said, "Okay, it's settled then."

Xiao Wei said, "Then there's no problem, let's do it. Actually, there are many opportunities to make money now. It's normal to make several hundred thousand or even eighty thousand a year by setting up a stall. There are so many things you can do. As long as you work hard, it's not difficult to make money."

Changqing took a sip of tea and said, "I still prefer to have fun. It's great to just put the money in here and not have to worry about anything. I can do whatever I want, and as long as I earn enough money to spend, that's fine. As for me going out to set up a stall or do other jobs, I won't go. I'm not interested."

Everyone laughed. He had spoken for them, and it was the truth. Getting these people from the compounds to work hard and do normal labor was out of the question. They were used to being lazy and undisciplined.

Xiao Wei said, "Okay then. Fifth Brother, you handle the arrangements, and you guys come up with the name. Xiao Hui and I will personally invest here. I'll use this time to gather some information on this topic and see where we can launch our first venture."

My wife is here, she's heavily pregnant and will give birth in September, so I won't stay here with you all, I'm going back to be with my wife." He stood up.

Zhang Wu said, "Okay, we'll stay a little longer. Your money should be available anytime, right?"

Chen Hui said, "Four thousand or so is fine anytime."

Zhang Wu asked, "You bought a house in Beijing? Where do you live?"

Chen Hui said, "Xiao Wei likes courtyard houses, so he bought one there, right by the lake. My parents also live there."

Call me if you need anything, or if you guys get restless, just head over. My sister's bookstore will be ready in a few days; you can sit and have tea or coffee there, and they even have French champagne.

Zhang Wu said, "Okay, it's been a while since I've been to that bar. Let's skip it today, and we'll come find you guys another day."

(T^T) That's two chapters for today, feel free to write more if you want.

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